When he had set it down-- "It may be," he said, and he shrugged his shoulders.

"I know, it boots not how I know.

It is my business to make the most of my knowledge--and of yours!" M.de Tignonville laughed rudely.

"Make the most of your own," he said; "you will have none of mine." "That remains to be seen," Count Hannibal answered.

"Carry your mind back two days, M.de Tignonville.